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18 November 2020
Speaking in Dar es Salaam at the climax of the World Prematurity Day, CEO of the Aga Khan Hospital, Sisawo Konteh, said that it was time now for the government, health stakeholders and donors to think about a strong system to support the babies. He said that ensuring the survival of preterm babies and their mothers requires sustained and significant financial and practical support. "Prematurity is the leading cause of newborn deaths and the second-leading cause of death after pneumonia in children under the age of 5. Let us change the future for millions of babies born too soon, for their mothers and families."